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This is my first post on this forum.
About six weeks ago I started getting into manual film cameras. I purchased a chrome Nikon FM and a black Nikon FM.
Then I started reading about rangefinders. I couldn't believe they were more expensive than the old SLRs. But they were a bit smaller and lighter than my FM cameras and a little more discreet to use in public.
I almost purchased a Bessa R4M, but then decided to get a Leica M6 classic. It was a risky decision because I had never used a rangefinder. But I could afford a used M6 so I decided to go for it.
Last weekend I placed a winning bid on a MINT classic M6 with original black plastic box, original Leica strap, original Leica grip, and a Luigi case for just over $1500. The camera recently went through a basic CLA service. I felt I did not overpay, but maybe I did. Did I?
Anyway, I received the camera a few days ago. Wow! The camera looks brand new. It is solid. It makes my D40 look and feel like a toy. The grip is brand new too and the Luigi case is like new as well. But I will not use the grip or case. I will sell them and recoup some of the cash I spent. Besides, I want a case that covers the entire camera.
I am assuming this camera has been treated more as a collectible than an actual user camera. It's going to be tough for me to treat it like a user camera. That's how pristine it is. But I want to use it and not baby it.
Although I had never used a rangefinder, I do like them so far! Focusing for me is really intuitive and I am getting used to the meter. I purchased the CV 35mm/2.5 pancake lens. I am still trying to get a feel for it. It may be a bit on the small side to handle, but if the results look good I will stick with it. Is the CV 40mm/1.4 Nokton more comfortable to use in terms of setting aperture/focusing?
I will load my first roll of film this weekend. The strange thing is that I use my right eye to focus on the M6. When I use my right eye to try and focus with my FMs, things are too blurry. Is that because the viewfinder on the M6 is really bright?
I look forward to participating more on this forum in the future.
Frank🙂
This is my first post on this forum.
About six weeks ago I started getting into manual film cameras. I purchased a chrome Nikon FM and a black Nikon FM.
Then I started reading about rangefinders. I couldn't believe they were more expensive than the old SLRs. But they were a bit smaller and lighter than my FM cameras and a little more discreet to use in public.
I almost purchased a Bessa R4M, but then decided to get a Leica M6 classic. It was a risky decision because I had never used a rangefinder. But I could afford a used M6 so I decided to go for it.
Last weekend I placed a winning bid on a MINT classic M6 with original black plastic box, original Leica strap, original Leica grip, and a Luigi case for just over $1500. The camera recently went through a basic CLA service. I felt I did not overpay, but maybe I did. Did I?
Anyway, I received the camera a few days ago. Wow! The camera looks brand new. It is solid. It makes my D40 look and feel like a toy. The grip is brand new too and the Luigi case is like new as well. But I will not use the grip or case. I will sell them and recoup some of the cash I spent. Besides, I want a case that covers the entire camera.
I am assuming this camera has been treated more as a collectible than an actual user camera. It's going to be tough for me to treat it like a user camera. That's how pristine it is. But I want to use it and not baby it.
Although I had never used a rangefinder, I do like them so far! Focusing for me is really intuitive and I am getting used to the meter. I purchased the CV 35mm/2.5 pancake lens. I am still trying to get a feel for it. It may be a bit on the small side to handle, but if the results look good I will stick with it. Is the CV 40mm/1.4 Nokton more comfortable to use in terms of setting aperture/focusing?
I will load my first roll of film this weekend. The strange thing is that I use my right eye to focus on the M6. When I use my right eye to try and focus with my FMs, things are too blurry. Is that because the viewfinder on the M6 is really bright?
I look forward to participating more on this forum in the future.
Frank🙂
